Master of Science in Computer Science
Grand Canyon University

Program Details

Grand Canyon’s MS in Computer Science will prepare you for management positions and leadership roles that are software related. From a director of software development to the corporate manager of software licensing and acquisition, you’ll be well versed in coding, user design, implementation and maintenance of software programs. You’ll be able to quantitatively and qualitatively assess programs and their functionality. The skills you acquire are used across all business industries in today’s technology-driven marketplace. Meaning this online MSCS will enable you to pursue career opportunities wherever you aspire to work. Core curriculum samples from this program are:

  • Advanced Probability and Statistics
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms 
  • Advanced Operating Systems 
  • Programming Languages

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Grand Canyon University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.gcu.edu/academics/accreditation

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.8 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Disclosures

Online courses exclude programs with residencies and field experience.  

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